Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons:

• To enhance the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breast size is too small.
• To correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy.
• To balance a difference in breast size.
• As a reconstructive technique following breast surgery.

Dr. Shaw has been perfecting the Axillary (underarm) approach for over 20 years. Endoscopic techniques became available in the mid 90's which added consistent, improved results with less complications. Dr. Shaw's expertise and experience can not be rivaled.

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The axillary scar is usually inconspicuous

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE?

The best candidates are healthy non-smokers who have a positive outlook with realistic goals in mind. At the time of your consultation, your goals, the procedure and the routine postoperative healing process will be explained in detail, and all of your questions will be answered. You will be sized with different implants until you find the desired size that is right for you. Your medical history will be reviewed to ensure you are a healthy candidate for surgery. The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for the breast augmentation procedure is to schedule a consultation. You will learn what are reasonable expectations for the goals you wish to achieve.

THE BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE

Breast augmentation is a very safe procedure using saline or silicone implants to enlarge and enhance your breasts. Breast augmentation does not affect your ability to breast feed in the future. Most patients do not have permanent loss of nipple sensation or breast sensation following surgery. Breast implants have been thoroughly studied and do not cause cancer or any other disease process. Research studies have confirmed that women with breast implants are not at an increased risk for breast cancer, nor are they likely to have a delay in breast cancer treatment. Dr. Shaw offers minimally invasive breast augmentation, using a transaxillary (armpit) incision and a small camera called an endoscope for improved visibility. This specialized type of surgery allows for breast augmentation using saline breast implants without any scar being placed on the breast. The more traditional inframammary or breast fold incision and periareolar incision are also performed. The implant may be placed above or below the chest muscle depending upon a number of factors including size and type of implants, as well as both the patient and surgeon’s preference. The majority of Dr. Shaw's breast augmentations are performed through a transaxillary approach and the implants are placed below the pectoralis muscle. The breast augmentation procedure is done on an outpatient basis, taking 11/2 hours to perform and is done under general anesthesia.

AFTER SURGERY

Your breast may be swollen and sore or a week or two. Bruising is usually absent. You will begin massage exercises on your 1 week post op visit when the sutures are removed. We believe that by maintaining a large pocket surrounding your breast implants you can lower the risk of capsular contraction. These exercises will become part of your daily routine. Vigorous exercise routines may resume 4 – 6 weeks following your surgery. You may return to work in 5 to 7 days as long as you are off of pain medications.

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I hope you will call us with your questions, and schedule an appointment to discuss your breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is an important decision and I'm sure you have many questions. Let's get the discussion started.

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